Hi all
just got myself a new 4.4 NP core , is it worth spending the money on an x6 mast or should I just go 30% carbon x3, will it make that much difference to the way the sail feels or rigs, be interested to here your opinions

Personally I think wave sails are far less 'picky' about what masts they rig on compared to race sails. That said NP sails do have a weird habit of not working on anyone else’s masts.

I'd say a 4.4 rigs on a 400? At this size I don't reckon you'll notice the difference between an x3 or an x6, except with your hip pocket. The x3 might also be a little more durable in the waves. If you are going to be doing a lot of wave sailing i'd also consider a skinny, particularly if you can use it with more than just this sail (cost justification). I've broken quite a few SDM masts and since changing to skinnies for the waves not one, I've never looked back.

Yep, I'd say get an X3, it'll be fine. My 400 is only 30% and it's good enough for wave sails.

I know what you mean NotWal. I'm finding the same thing with freerace sails - once you've had 100% carbon, it's very hard to go back.

Thanks for the different opinions guys, I went for the x3, I figure on my biger sails I still run the x3 masts so until I can aford a complete upgrade in masts I'll stick with them , Now we just need the winter NW to start .